We're in the middle of talking about Abraham Lincoln, so here is this episode about the Lincoln/Douglas debates!

In this episode we finally talk about what you want to hear - the Lincoln/Douglass debates!

Stephen Douglas was a man who constantly found himself walking a very thing line on almost every subject he touched. If he said one thing he would anger one set of people - but if he said the opposite, someone else would be upset instead!

Join us in this episode as we again talk about Stephen Douglas!

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Rebroadcast: Stephen Douglas - The Early Years (Part 1) | Episode #127 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Rebroadcast: Stephen Douglas - The Early Years (Part 1) | Episode #127 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

We're talking about Lincoln, and you can't talk about Lincoln without talking about Douglas! Check out this episode leading up to the Lincoln Douglas debates.

The Douglas/Lincoln debates are some of the most famous debates in all of American history! But before he debated Lincoln, Stephen Douglas had built quite the resume on his own.

A semi-national leader for the Democrats as a Senator and statesmen, Stephen Douglas is a truly interesting character in our past. He was a wealthy landowner and was hugely influential on many fronts.

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No president, except maybe George Washington, is as talked about and beloved by many as Abraham Lincoln. We've been eagerly anticipating this little mini-series about him, and now it's here! Tune on in for the first episode of a multi-part series about Lincoln!

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No president, except maybe George Washington, is as talked about and beloved by many as Abraham Lincoln. We've been eagerly anticipating this little mini-series about him, and now it's here! Tune on in for the first episode of a multi-part series about Lincoln!

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Wow. We've been dreading doing this episode. The Pierce administration was not a fun one, and Jane was not a terribly happy person. The addition of multiple tragedies to her life didn't make things any better.

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Margaret Taylor wasn't a big fan of the idea of her husband continuing on in public service. Rumor has it she even prayed that he would lose the election! That's just part of the reason why their daughter stepped in to take on the role.

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In another crazy turn of events, a President loses his wife and then has another woman act as First Lady! This one has a twist though - he has a total of three acting First Ladies (and some may even say 4).

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Ever think to yourself, "I'd really like to hear an episode all about how two women married their third cousins and were also closely related to the President of the United States?" We've got just the episode for you!

Martha and Martha were never quite First Ladies of the United States, but we figure they get an honorable mention since one was the wife of a President and the other acted as a First Lady at times.

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As we continue our overview of the First Ladies we take a look at Abigail Adams! Abigail had perhaps more influence on our presidents than any other First Lady as she was not only the wife of John Adams, but also the mother of John Quincy Adams!

Join us as we discuss Abigail Adams as she fulfilled her role of First Lady.

It's been a long time coming and it's finally here! We'll be spending some time talking about the wives of our presidents and all the important things that they did.

First up, Martha Washington! Martha was a successful woman in her own right before she ever met George or even her first husband. Take a listen to this episode as we discuss the life of America's first First Lady!

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Breckinridge lead a pretty interesting life both before AND after his stint as Vice President. In this episode we discuss how he left the Vice Presidency and became a Senator, then got kicked out of the country and went to vacation in Pompeii - okay... it didn't happen exactly like that, but you'll see!

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In the last episode we talked about all the rotten (and not so rotten) things that John C. Calhoun did. In this episode - we talk about some more! Also, Calhoun becomes vice-president and some other stuff in this episode too.

Join us as we conclude our discussion on John C. Calhoun!

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Admitting States To The Union | Episode #202 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Admitting States To The Union | Episode #202 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

With Puerto Rico's recent vote to request statehood from the United States, we thought it would be a great time for a little refresher on how states have historically (and currently!) entered into the Union.

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Ever heard of Daniel D. Tompkins? Yeah... neither have many other people. So we're here to tell you about him! This dude was flush with cash and didn't have a problem loaning it to the government - though he did have a bit of a problem with getting it back. We talk about that and - oh yeah - the fact that he was a Vice President, which we almost didn't even know!

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Today's episode is about one of the most talked about but least known presidents - Millard Fillmore! He started out as a local politician and worked his way up to... well, you'll find out in this episode!

Today's episode is about one of the most talked about but least known presidents - Millard Fillmore! He started out as a local politician and worked his way up to... well, you'll find out in this episode!

Part 2 of our episode on the life of Franklin Pierce! If you don't know a whole lot about Franklin Pierce... well, we really can't blame you. He's often ranked as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had! The guy had a lot of stuff going on though, and we'll talk about some of it in this episode! But don't start with this one... go back to 191 and give it a listen first!

If you don't know a whole lot about Franklin Pierce... well, we really can't blame you. He's often ranked as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had! The guy had a lot of stuff going on though, and we'll talk about some of it in this episode!

Winfield Scott was one of the greatest Army Generals in history - but so few of us know anything about him. He served under 14 presidents under 53 years. WOW! Listen in as we discuss the life and service of Winfield Scott.

If you're like us, you didn't talk about Mexican-American War very much during your high school history class. There's SO much to talk about, but this episode we'll be giving you a broad flyover of the factors leading up to the war as well as the ripple effects it had afterward.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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Zachary Taylor had quite the list of accomplishments before ever running for office! Also... he had slaves but often times voted against pro-slavery measures? Check this guy out in this episode and the next!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

Who is James K. Polk? Yeah... we know. No one talks about him! Often ranked as one of the most effective presidents and yet largely unknown. We're trying to correct that, so in this episode we discuss...

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

The Salem Witch Trials weren't really about witchcraft as much as interpersonal conflict. While mass hysteria disguised as witchcraft had reached many parts of the world, we hear about Salem the most often.

In this episode we talk more about the events leading up to the American Revolution including the political, social, and religious context in and around Salem and Boston in the late 1600s.

We're reading and discussing a book by the name of The Fever of 1721. If you want to read along with us, pick it up!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

Think the entire Revolution and revolt against England happened during the lat 1770s? Think again! More than 100 years prior we started seeing significant signs of unrest. In this episode we dig in to some of them!

Spoiler... if you are an appointed ruler from England, you don't want to be near Massachusetts in the 1600s.

We're reading and discussing a book by the name of The Fever of 1721. If you want to read along with us, pick it up!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

It's time for executive orders and we've got all the facts! Like executive orders now? You'll hate them later. Hate them now? You probably loved them in the past! Executive orders are super controversial, so they're probably all illegal, right? Nope! Listen to this episode to find out exactly how they work.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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William Goebel | Episode #155 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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William Goebel | Episode #155 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

In today's episode we talk about a race for a governor position! Meet William Goebel, a politician who ended up serving only 4 days in his position. We discuss his early life, his fight against big corporations, as well as a ton more in this episode of Election College.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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Christmas at the White House | Episode #152 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Christmas at the White House | Episode #152 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

It's Christmas time and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about some of the traditions held in the nation's capital by the nation's leader!

Join us as we discuss...

Andy Jack's snowball fight,

the first Christmas party at the White House,

White House Christmas trees,

a party with 500 children,

the Blue Room tree,

too many trees in the White House,

and much more!

We also ask... which President would terrify you the most if he came down your chimney?

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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James Wilkinson | Episode #151 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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James Wilkinson | Episode #151 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

We talk really badly about Aaron Burr sometimes and, yeah, he deserves it. But he doesn't seem to be nearly as bad of a guy as James Wilkinson!

Join us as we discuss...

Wilkinson's uncanny ability to move up through military ranks,

how the Spanish paid Wilkinson to promote their interests,

the betrayal of the Spanish by Wilkinson,

an unlikely friendship and partnership between Burr and Wilkinson,

Wilkinson's many blunders and trials,

and much more!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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Faithless Electors and the Electoral College | Episode #150 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Faithless Electors and the Electoral College | Episode #150 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

The electoral college will soon cast their votes for who the president should be. Naturally, we thought it was time for a refresh on how they work, why they exist, and what happens if they decide to switch their vote.

Join us as we discuss...

the history of the electoral college,

how electors are chosen,

processes that the electors abide by,

example of faithless electors,

and much more!

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What does outer space have to do with presidents and politics? We're gonna tell you.

In this episode we talk about...

the Cold War and the Space Race,

USA losing the Space Race,

astronauts and the challenge to go to the moon from JFK,

the first 7 astronauts,

John Glenn - patriot,

politicians who have been to space,

and much more!

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Even though we think it's pretty cool that we can change the constitution, there are some real doozies that have been attempted. In this episode we talk about some of them!

Hear about...

an attempt to remove the office of President,

abolishing the Senate,

the United States of Earth,

getting rid of the Army and Navy,

and more!

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Our founding fathers were pretty smart dudes. Not only did they set up our entire government, they built in ways for us to change it if it needed to be changed. There have been nearly 12,000 proposed Constitutional amendments since the start of our country.

In today's episode we discuss...

exactly what an amendment is,

how an amendment can be passed,

the fact that there are amendments out there that were never ratified,

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If you're like us, you've often wondered how the president gets away with pardoning people during their terms. Are all pardons the same? Does it get erased off of your permanent record after you're pardoned? Can you be pardoned for any crime?

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Today we talk about everyone's favorite topic... gerrymandering! Okay, maybe it sounds a bit more like a guy you knew back in high school than a political maneuver - so we're going to tell you how it works.

Gerrymandering is a process where one (or multiple) political party adjusts the boundaries of a congressional district to better suit their party. Sounds illegal, doesn't it?

In this episode we're going to tell you...

where gerrymandering got its name,

how it can sometimes actually be a good thing,

if the Supreme Court has ever issued an opinion on it,

and much more!

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The Census | Episode #141 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Census | Episode #141 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Did you know that there are few things in the world that have more of an influence on our government than that census that is conducted every 10 years in the United States? It's true!

In this episode we talk about...

a census being in the Constitution,

fines for people who don't comply with the census,

how census data is used to configure representatives and districts,

the 72 year rule,

and much, much more!

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The election of 2016 just happened, and we're already talking about it! History is history after all. In this episode we talk about...

unpredictable polls,

Bernie Sanders and the independent vote,

Donald Trump challenges Hillary Clinton,

and much more!

In a time where everyone has an opinion, we do our best to just give you the facts!

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This week Jason and Ben riff on some ideas and facts about voter turnout and how it ebbs and flows. We talk about a variety of subjects such as...

How Wyoming and California are equal (sort of)

Who votes more - women or men?

Are votes from young people declining?

Does your neighborhood setting determine if you will go vote?

Should Election Day be a national holiday?

And lots more!

HEY! Election Day is next Tuesday. Get informed and go vote. SERIOUSLY! GO VOTE!

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October Surprises | Episode #137 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

October Surprises have had a name since the early 1970s, but they've been around for a lot longer than that! Sometimes they're intentional on the part of the opposing party. Other times, they're just the result of bad luck. Join us as we discuss a few outstanding ones!

Van Buren tries to expose election fraud,

Garfield can't remember if he wrote a letter about imigrants,

FDR loses the black vote and wins it back just as fast,

Nixon slides one by,

Reagan "lucks out" on the Iran hostage crisis,

W gets a DUI,

and several others!

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The United States Capital (and Capitol) | Episode #136 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The United States Capital (and Capitol) | Episode #136 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

In this episode we discuss the amazing subject that is the history of the capital of the United States of America, as well as the actual building and city that has now become our Capitol! (We know... it can get confusing)

Join us to hear...

-The real first location of the capital

-Who designed the building?

-What are the different parts inside the building?

-How much does the Capitol Rotunda weigh?

-And More!

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Jen Briney of Congressional Dish Podcast | Election College

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Jen Briney of Congressional Dish Podcast | Election College

In this supplemental episode, we’re talking to Jen Briney, host of Congressional Dish!

Jen has a degree from Loyola Marymount University and is the host of Congressional Dish. In December of 2010, Jen was watching C-SPAN when she realized that a congressman had attached an amendment to a government funding bill that had nothing to do with the bill itself! After that, she started researching and then podcasting - and the rest is history.

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President for a Day? | Episode #135 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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President for a Day? | Episode #135 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

What happens when a President's term expires and the newly elected President refuses to be sworn in because it's a Sunday?

In this episode we talk about David Rice Atchison, who may or may not have been President on March 4, 1849.

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In this episode we talk about the life of Andrew Johnson from his first run for President in 1824 and on to his time in the White House in 1828.

Andrew Jackson makes a run for the Presidency in 1824, gets the most popular votes, but not a majority. So, the House of Representatives votes in John Quincy Adams (with a little help from Henry Clay). The next three-and-a-half years, Andy Jack sets his sight on winning.

He does win in 1828–big time. But not without a cost. During the campaign his wife, Rachel, was accused of bigamy. She had been previously been married and it was later found out that her divorce had not yet been finalized when she married Jackson.

Jackson claimed that the stress from the campaign caused her death soon after the election (and before his inauguration). The president-elect blamed Henry Clay and the Adams campaign for her demise. He was quoted as saying, "I can and do forgive all my enemies. But those vile wretches who have slandered her must look to God for mercy."

We also discuss the mixed legacy of Andrew Johnson . . .

*The Trail of Tears

*His view of a national bank

*His government reforms

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Andrew Jackson - Born for a Storm (His Life - Part 1) | Episode #133 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Andrew Jackson - Born for a Storm (His Life - Part 1) | Episode #133 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

"I was born for a storm, and a calm does not suit me." – Andrew Jackson

From the beginning of his life, Andrew Jackson's life was anything but calm. In this episode we discuss:

*His father's death 3 weeks prior to his birth

*Was he born in North or South Carolina?

*At the age of 13, he was a courier during the Revolutionary War

*Two brothers died young

*Became an orphan at fourteen years of age

*If you're British, he hates you

*Becomes a saddle maker and studies law

*Moves west to what is now Tennessee

*Serves as Congressman, Senator, and Supreme Court Judge for Tennessee

*Plantation owner

*Slave owner

*Wars with Native Americans

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Who in the World Was Hannibal Hamlin? | Episode #132 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Who in the World Was Hannibal Hamlin? | Episode #132 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Unless you’re from Maine, you probably didn’t hear too much in your history class about Abraham Lincoln’s first Vice President. Hannibal Hamlin came from a distinguished New England family and stood firm against the expansion of slavery in the territories. It only made sense for a Midwestern Republican like Lincoln to join forces with a New Englander (after all, the Republicans weren’t going to get very much support from the South in 1860). And, what caused him not to serve as Lincoln’s running mate four years later?

So, why don’t we hear very much about Hamlin? After all, he only missed the Presidency by a few weeks.

In this episode we discuss:

*Hamlin’s New England Upbringing

*His Kids Were Cousins (Yeah, it’s totally legit, too)

*His Role in Maine Politics

*The Example He Sought to Set by Going to War While He Was Vice President

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John Quincy Adams the President and Elder Statesman (His Life - Part 2)| Episode #131 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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John Quincy Adams the President and Elder Statesman (His Life - Part 2)| Episode #131 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

In the last episode, we talked about John Quincy Adams' upbringing which led to many travels around Europe. He was a foreign relations all-star.

After serving in the Monroe administration as Secretary of State, he runs for President and that's where we pick-up in this episode where we discuss . . .

*How JQA emerges as the President in 1824 (even though he finished in third place)

*Helps build infrastructure during his presidency

*Has a rough ride as President and loses to Andy Jack in 1828

*Goes back to serve in Congress

*Opposes slavery and mistreatment of Native Americans

*Ignores the gag rule about mentioning slavery in Congress

*Is a link between the Revolution and Civil War - Knew the Founding Fathers and Abraham Lincoln

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John Quincy Adams Has Been Everywhere (His Life - Part 1) | Episode #130 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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John Quincy Adams Has Been Everywhere (His Life - Part 1) | Episode #130 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

John Quincy Adams was quite the guy. Before he was President, he traveled all over Europe–he had the ultimate homeschool experience.

By the time he was 20, Q knew several languages, had translated the New Testament, and had a prolific blog (well, he had a diary).

While he might have wished to stay home, his dad - John Adam - encouraged him to take his experience on the road. George Washington appointed him as Minister to the Netherlands at the age of 26.

Q served as James Monroe's Secretary of State and wrote the document that we now know as the Monroe Doctrine.

All that to say . . .If there was a Foreign Affairs All Star team from the early 1800s, The Q would be batting clean-up.

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Voters Ed - Hands-on Learning About the Presidential Election Process

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Voters Ed - Hands-on Learning About the Presidential Election Process

In this supplemental episode, we’re talking to Victoria Van Voorhies, founder and CEO of Second Avenue Learning.

Tory is not only a highly sought-after speaker and Digital Rochester Technology Woman of the Year . . . She has also served as the Principle Investigator for both Department of Education and National Science Foundation grants. Her company, Second Avenue Learning, is behind the gaming resource, “Voters Ed.”

Voters Ed is designed to “put the power of the pundits in educators’ hands so students of all ages can understand our presidential election process.”

Check out Voters Ed by visiting http://electioncollege.com/voters-ed. Connect with them on Twitter @VotersEd.

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Air Force One | Episode #129 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Air Force One | Episode #129 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

One of the biggest perks about winning a Presidential election is that you don't have to sit next to that guy who takes his shoes off on the plane anymore.

In this episode we talk about . . .

*The history of the aircraft US Presidents fly in.

*If your name is "Roosevelt" and you're the President, you're going to fly!

*How they came up with the name "Air Force One."

*Where can you go aboard an Air Force One today.

*How much does it cost to operate the Chief Executive's airplane?

*Who gets to fly on Air Force One (and what happens if they put you in the back).

*Do Presidents ever still fly commercial aircraft?

*Why you don't want to mess around with this plane.

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In this episode we finally talk about what you want to hear - the Lincoln/Douglass debates!

Stephen Douglas was a man who constantly found himself walking a very thing line on almost every subject he touched. If he said one thing he would anger one set of people - but if he said the opposite, someone else would be upset instead!

Join us in this episode as we again talk about Stephen Douglas!

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Stephen Douglas - The Early Years (Part 1) | Episode #127 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Stephen Douglas - The Early Years (Part 1) | Episode #127 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

The Douglas/Lincoln debates are some of the most famous debates in all of American history! But before he debated Lincoln, Stephen Douglas had built quite the resume on his own.

A semi-national leader for the Democrats as a Senator and statesmen, Stephen Douglas is a truly interesting character in our past. He was a wealthy landowner and was hugely influential on many fronts.

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Why We Aren't Talking About The Debates | Episode #126 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Why We Aren't Talking About The Debates | Episode #126 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

If you want to hear commentary on tonight's presidential debates, there are a million places you can go! We're not one of them. Listen to this short, supplementary episode to find out why.

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James Monroe - Part 2 | Episode #125 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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James Monroe - Part 2 | Episode #125 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

James Monroe is one of the only guys in history who was able to win two elections in a row with almost no competition at all. He even ran completely unopposed in his second attempt!

Monroe not only persevered through a tough time in our history during the War of 1812 - he did it with one of the most bipartisan cabinets ever! While we don't agree with all of his policies and beliefs, you can't deny that Monroe had a wonderful effect on the United States of America.

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James Monroe - Part 1 | Episode #124 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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James Monroe - Part 1 | Episode #124 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

James Monroe is an easy president to miss. He's not a super controversial figure, but he's also not a guy who just lets people walk all over him. In this episode we discuss the early life of the last Founding Father to be the leader of our country, as well as the last president to have fought during the Revolutionary War.

Ambassador to France, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, Delegate to the Virginia House, United States Senator and Governor of Virginia are just a few of Monroe's many job titles that we discuss in this episode!

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The Bill of Rights - The Amendments | Episode #123 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Bill of Rights - The Amendments | Episode #123 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

On the last episode we talked about how the Bill of Rights and subsequently the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution came about. This time around we talk about each one of those 10 in a bit more depth.

A big thank you to our boy James Madison who fought to make it all happen.

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The Bill of Rights - The Backstory | Episode #122 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Bill of Rights - The Backstory | Episode #122 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Way back before the Bill of Rights was even written, the writers of the Constitution knew there was going to be one! These 10 Amendments to our governing document lead the way through troubled times and precarious situations on a regular basis.

However, we don't go very deep in to what the actual amendments within the Bill of Rights entail during this episode. That's next time. Instead, we talk about the history of, necessity for, and influencers behind the nation's 10 most popular amendments.

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James Madison - Part 2 | Episode #121 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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James Madison - Part 2 | Episode #121 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

In this episode you’ll hear about Madison’s time as President and some of the challenges he faced such as: *getting his cabinet nominees approved *paying for a war despite not wanting a national bank *not having Thomas Jefferson around We also talk about his rockstar wife, Dolley, and how she managed to keep things going in spite of some of the men in her life after James’ time in office.

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James Madison - Part 1 | Episode #120 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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James Madison - Part 1 | Episode #120 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

James Madison is often overlooked - and no, that's not a short joke. You may know him as our fourth president, but Madison accomplished a tremendous amount of good for the well-being of our new country here in the USA aside from the office of the presidency. From being the Father of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to being an influential delegate in foreign affairs, we think James Madison deserves his very own episode.

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Matthew Lyon is definitely one of the most interesting Congressmen we've ever had here in the United States of America! The guy lived multiple lives and basically needed all of them with all the crazy antics he pulled. Give it up for our favorite brawler in Congress... Matthew Lyon!

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The Alien and Sedition Acts | Episode #118 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Alien and Sedition Acts | Episode #118 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

The Alien and Sedition Acts are something we've talked all around but never dove into! Some people might think it's just one big law. Instead, it's four different laws combined into a type of government approved speech suppression with a side of nationalism thrown in. If you're in the mood for a good head scratcher, this is the episode for you!

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The Vice President | Episode #117 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Vice President | Episode #117 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Often mocked, but immensely valuable, is the office of the Vice President. It's true, the biggest job of the VP may be being the President of the Senate (which is essentially just breaking ties) but the VP is a super important position with a very interesting past.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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The Declaration of Independence | Episode #116 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Declaration of Independence | Episode #116 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

In case you're wondering... no, we didn't make it the whole way through without a Nicholas Cage reference.

It's here! We talk all around the Declaration of Independence and even discuss the men who wrote it. However, we've never tackled the subject of the Declaration itself! Join us in this episode as we discuss the ins and outs of one of the most recognizable documents in the country!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

In the last episode we talked about all of the things that Thomas Jefferson (TJ) did before he became the President of the United States. This time, we pick up right after he gets elected as the VP and move forward from there! Super influential dude. Super controversial legacy.

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We all know that Thomas Jefferson (or, as we like to call him, TJ) was the president of the United States, right? Well he also lived quite the interesting life before he got to the highest office in the land as well! This episode is all about TJ in his early years up until the man earned himself a chapter in all of our history books.

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Daniel Sickles was really influential in American History, and there's a pretty good chance you've never even heard of him. We hadn't even heard of him until just recently and we thought he was pretty interesting.

He shot Francis Scott Key's son. He should have been court-martialed. He disobeyed direct military orders. He kept his severed leg preserved. He served in public office. And he also convinced the USA to preserve Gettysburg.

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The Two Party System and the Jay Treaty | Episode #112 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Two Party System and the Jay Treaty | Episode #112 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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If you’re going to talk about the First Party System, you definitely have to talk about the Jay Treaty. So that’s what we’re going to do!

Did it ever occur to you that not everything was all wrapped up nicely with a bow after the Battle of Yorktown? Well it wasn’t! There’s still lots of stuff to be taken care of.

In this episode we talk all about the origins of the Two Party System and the Jay Treaty.

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The Federalist Party | Episode #111 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Federalist Party | Episode #111 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Way back in the day there weren't any political parties. And then about 5 seconds later there were. Meet one of the originals! The party of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and John Adams (as well as many more) gets the Election College treatment in today's episode!

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The Farewell Address of George Washington | Episode #110 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Farewell Address of George Washington | Episode #110 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

One of the most important things that George Washington every wrote was the letter announcing that he would be leaving the office of the Presidency. Many things he said and thought in his letter can apply today as much today as they did the day he wrote them.

Come along with us as we discuss the farewell address of George Washington!

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John Adams - Part 2 | Episode #109 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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John Adams - Part 2 | Episode #109 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Though John Adams had a very active early life and did many things to help shape our country, we haven't talked much about his impact as Vice President and President of the United State! Well, fear not. We're going to do just that.

In this episode you will hear about Adams' ascent to the highest political offices in the land (after he helped create them) and learn all about his struggles with having the "boring" job of Vice President.

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George Washington - Part 1 | Episode #106 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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George Washington - Part 1 | Episode #106 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Did you know that George Washington had a rather robust life before he became the first president of the United States? Not only did he have his own wealth before becoming president, but his marriage to Martha also helped sure up his fortune. Before the revolution he was a surveyor and a military man.

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The First Presidents (of the Continental Congress) | Episode #102 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The First Presidents (of the Continental Congress) | Episode #102 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

There are plenty of people who try to say that George Washington wasn't the first president because the Continental Congress elected leaders to preside. We disagree... but we still think those guys were pretty important - so let's talk about them!

We're (basically) done with primary debate season and are nearly to the general election debates here in 2016. So... we thought it would be a great idea to talk about the history of debates, how they work and who gets to be involved!

In addition, we're also celebrating our ONE YEAR anniversary as well as 100,000 downloads. Thanks, everyone!

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The White House | Episode #096 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The White House | Episode #096 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

We all know the iconic image of the White House, but there's lots of great stuff to learn about it! Did you know it wasn't always the President's house? It also has been gutted a couple times and entirely renovated. We talk about that stuff and more today!

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The Libertarian Party | Episode #095 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Libertarian Party | Episode #095 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

It's about time we talk about someone besides Democrats and Republicans (and Whigs) already! So, how about the Libertarians? If you like the idea of the government keeping their nose out of your business, you might like the Libertarians.

Political corruption and collusion didn't happen back in the good ole' days did it? Everything was perfectly great and no-one ever got paid off, threatened or coerced into anything! Yeah... that's how it went.

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The Petticoat Affair (and How it Changed Presidential History) | Episode #088 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-10-09 07:23:52 UTC

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The Petticoat Affair (and How it Changed Presidential History) | Episode #088 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

How did a bunch of gossip impact the course of history and the lives of several Presidents (and potential Presidents)? The Petticoat Affair, of course! Join us as we dive into the adventures of Peggy Eaton and her many suitors.

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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln | Episode #029 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-10-09 07:23:53 UTC

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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln | Episode #029 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

John Wilkes Booth was not a nice dude.

Join us as we discuss the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

If you want to learn more about the events surrounding the death of Abraham Lincoln, be sure to check out the book Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly. You can get it on Amazon or start your free trial at Audible.com

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The Election of 1856 | Episode #025 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-10-09 07:23:53 UTC

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The Election of 1856 | Episode #025 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Disclaimer: We apologize for the sound quality this week. Ben just moved and hasn't set up his new studio yet. So he basically had to record in an echo chamber. Bear with us - the content is still good!

The Democrats say “Thanks, but no thanks” to Pierce and the Republicans run for the first time.

Disclaimer: We apologize for the sound quality this week. Ben just moved and hasn't set up his new studio yet. So he basically had to record in an echo chamber. Bear with us - the content is still good!

We tried to get to the election of 1856... but there's just too much to talk about.

After the Civil War, there were so many things broken in the south - and we're not just talking about infrastructure! In this episode we talk about some of the underlying reasons behind reconstruction as well as initial steps taken.

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After the Civil War, there were so many things broken in the south - and we're not just talking about infrastructure! In this episode we talk about some of the underlying reasons behind reconstruction as well as initial steps taken.

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HEY! It's that time of year again! Yes, it's Thanksgiving time, but it's also time for our Ugly Christmas Sweater T-Shirts! Head on over to Amazon to check out this year's line up of Presidential attire for the Holiday season. You can even get Prime shipping!

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Did you know that Pilgrims probably weren't the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving? And they definitely didn't celebrate it in the way we know now.

Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store!

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Part 2! We kept a secret from you - Ben ran for office! He ran for Mayor of Butler, PA and we want to give you the full story here! Join us as we talk about what encouraged Ben to run and how he got started. If you haven't listened to part 1 in episode 236, we think you should do that first ;-)

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We kept a secret from you - Ben ran for office! He ran for Mayor of Butler, PA and we want to give you the full story here! Join us in part 1 as we talk about what encouraged Ben to run and how he got started.

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Rebroadcast: Who in the World Was Hannibal Hamlin? | Episode #132 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-12-13 15:22:37 UTC

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Rebroadcast: Who in the World Was Hannibal Hamlin? | Episode #132 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

No conversation about Abraham Lincoln would be complete without talking about Hannibal Hamlin!

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Unless you’re from Maine, you probably didn’t hear too much in your history class about Abraham Lincoln’s first Vice President. Hannibal Hamlin came from a distinguished New England family and stood firm against the expansion of slavery in the territories. It only made sense for a Midwestern Republican like Lincoln to join forces with a New Englander (after all, the Republicans weren’t going to get very much support from the South in 1860). And, what caused him not to serve as Lincoln’s running mate four years later?

So, why don’t we hear very much about Hamlin? After all, he only missed the Presidency by a few weeks.

In this episode we discuss:

*Hamlin’s New England Upbringing

*His Kids Were Cousins (Yeah, it’s totally legit, too)

*His Role in Maine Politics

*The Example He Sought to Set by Going to War While He Was Vice President

No president, except maybe George Washington, is as talked about and beloved by many as Abraham Lincoln. We've been eagerly anticipating this little mini-series about him, and now it's here! Tune on in for the first episode of a multi-part series about Lincoln!

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No president, except maybe George Washington, is as talked about and beloved by many as Abraham Lincoln. We've been eagerly anticipating this little mini-series about him, and now it's here! Tune on in for the first episode of a multi-part series about Lincoln!

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We're in the middle of talking about Abraham Lincoln, so here is this episode about the Lincoln/Douglas debates!

In this episode we finally talk about what you want to hear - the Lincoln/Douglass debates!

Stephen Douglas was a man who constantly found himself walking a very thing line on almost every subject he touched. If he said one thing he would anger one set of people - but if he said the opposite, someone else would be upset instead!

Join us in this episode as we again talk about Stephen Douglas!

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Rebroadcast: Stephen Douglas - The Early Years (Part 1) | Episode #127 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-12-13 15:22:37 UTC

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Rebroadcast: Stephen Douglas - The Early Years (Part 1) | Episode #127 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

We're talking about Lincoln, and you can't talk about Lincoln without talking about Douglas! Check out this episode leading up to the Lincoln Douglas debates.

The Douglas/Lincoln debates are some of the most famous debates in all of American history! But before he debated Lincoln, Stephen Douglas had built quite the resume on his own.

A semi-national leader for the Democrats as a Senator and statesmen, Stephen Douglas is a truly interesting character in our past. He was a wealthy landowner and was hugely influential on many fronts.

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No president, except maybe George Washington, is as talked about and beloved by many as Abraham Lincoln. We've been eagerly anticipating this little mini-series about him, and now it's here! Tune on in for the first episode of a multi-part series about Lincoln!

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No president, except maybe George Washington, is as talked about and beloved by many as Abraham Lincoln. We've been eagerly anticipating this little mini-series about him, and now it's here! Tune on in for the first episode of a multi-part series about Lincoln!

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Wow. We've been dreading doing this episode. The Pierce administration was not a fun one, and Jane was not a terribly happy person. The addition of multiple tragedies to her life didn't make things any better.

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Margaret Taylor wasn't a big fan of the idea of her husband continuing on in public service. Rumor has it she even prayed that he would lose the election! That's just part of the reason why their daughter stepped in to take on the role.

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In another crazy turn of events, a President loses his wife and then has another woman act as First Lady! This one has a twist though - he has a total of three acting First Ladies (and some may even say 4).

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Ever think to yourself, "I'd really like to hear an episode all about how two women married their third cousins and were also closely related to the President of the United States?" We've got just the episode for you!

Martha and Martha were never quite First Ladies of the United States, but we figure they get an honorable mention since one was the wife of a President and the other acted as a First Lady at times.

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As we continue our overview of the First Ladies we take a look at Abigail Adams! Abigail had perhaps more influence on our presidents than any other First Lady as she was not only the wife of John Adams, but also the mother of John Quincy Adams!

Join us as we discuss Abigail Adams as she fulfilled her role of First Lady.

It's been a long time coming and it's finally here! We'll be spending some time talking about the wives of our presidents and all the important things that they did.

First up, Martha Washington! Martha was a successful woman in her own right before she ever met George or even her first husband. Take a listen to this episode as we discuss the life of America's first First Lady!

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Breckinridge lead a pretty interesting life both before AND after his stint as Vice President. In this episode we discuss how he left the Vice Presidency and became a Senator, then got kicked out of the country and went to vacation in Pompeii - okay... it didn't happen exactly like that, but you'll see!

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In the last episode we talked about all the rotten (and not so rotten) things that John C. Calhoun did. In this episode - we talk about some more! Also, Calhoun becomes vice-president and some other stuff in this episode too.

Join us as we conclude our discussion on John C. Calhoun!

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Admitting States To The Union | Episode #202 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-12-13 15:22:37 UTC

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Admitting States To The Union | Episode #202 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

With Puerto Rico's recent vote to request statehood from the United States, we thought it would be a great time for a little refresher on how states have historically (and currently!) entered into the Union.

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Ever heard of Daniel D. Tompkins? Yeah... neither have many other people. So we're here to tell you about him! This dude was flush with cash and didn't have a problem loaning it to the government - though he did have a bit of a problem with getting it back. We talk about that and - oh yeah - the fact that he was a Vice President, which we almost didn't even know!

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Today's episode is about one of the most talked about but least known presidents - Millard Fillmore! He started out as a local politician and worked his way up to... well, you'll find out in this episode!

Today's episode is about one of the most talked about but least known presidents - Millard Fillmore! He started out as a local politician and worked his way up to... well, you'll find out in this episode!

Part 2 of our episode on the life of Franklin Pierce! If you don't know a whole lot about Franklin Pierce... well, we really can't blame you. He's often ranked as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had! The guy had a lot of stuff going on though, and we'll talk about some of it in this episode! But don't start with this one... go back to 191 and give it a listen first!

If you don't know a whole lot about Franklin Pierce... well, we really can't blame you. He's often ranked as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had! The guy had a lot of stuff going on though, and we'll talk about some of it in this episode!

Winfield Scott was one of the greatest Army Generals in history - but so few of us know anything about him. He served under 14 presidents under 53 years. WOW! Listen in as we discuss the life and service of Winfield Scott.

If you're like us, you didn't talk about Mexican-American War very much during your high school history class. There's SO much to talk about, but this episode we'll be giving you a broad flyover of the factors leading up to the war as well as the ripple effects it had afterward.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

Zachary Taylor had quite the list of accomplishments before ever running for office! Also... he had slaves but often times voted against pro-slavery measures? Check this guy out in this episode and the next!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

Who is James K. Polk? Yeah... we know. No one talks about him! Often ranked as one of the most effective presidents and yet largely unknown. We're trying to correct that, so in this episode we discuss...

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

The Salem Witch Trials weren't really about witchcraft as much as interpersonal conflict. While mass hysteria disguised as witchcraft had reached many parts of the world, we hear about Salem the most often.

In this episode we talk more about the events leading up to the American Revolution including the political, social, and religious context in and around Salem and Boston in the late 1600s.

We're reading and discussing a book by the name of The Fever of 1721. If you want to read along with us, pick it up!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

Think the entire Revolution and revolt against England happened during the lat 1770s? Think again! More than 100 years prior we started seeing significant signs of unrest. In this episode we dig in to some of them!

Spoiler... if you are an appointed ruler from England, you don't want to be near Massachusetts in the 1600s.

We're reading and discussing a book by the name of The Fever of 1721. If you want to read along with us, pick it up!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

It's time for executive orders and we've got all the facts! Like executive orders now? You'll hate them later. Hate them now? You probably loved them in the past! Executive orders are super controversial, so they're probably all illegal, right? Nope! Listen to this episode to find out exactly how they work.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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William Goebel | Episode #155 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-12-13 15:22:38 UTC

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William Goebel | Episode #155 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

In today's episode we talk about a race for a governor position! Meet William Goebel, a politician who ended up serving only 4 days in his position. We discuss his early life, his fight against big corporations, as well as a ton more in this episode of Election College.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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Christmas at the White House | Episode #152 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-12-13 15:22:38 UTC

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Christmas at the White House | Episode #152 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

It's Christmas time and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about some of the traditions held in the nation's capital by the nation's leader!

Join us as we discuss...

Andy Jack's snowball fight,

the first Christmas party at the White House,

White House Christmas trees,

a party with 500 children,

the Blue Room tree,

too many trees in the White House,

and much more!

We also ask... which President would terrify you the most if he came down your chimney?

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James Wilkinson | Episode #151 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-12-13 15:22:38 UTC

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James Wilkinson | Episode #151 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

We talk really badly about Aaron Burr sometimes and, yeah, he deserves it. But he doesn't seem to be nearly as bad of a guy as James Wilkinson!

Join us as we discuss...

Wilkinson's uncanny ability to move up through military ranks,

how the Spanish paid Wilkinson to promote their interests,

the betrayal of the Spanish by Wilkinson,

an unlikely friendship and partnership between Burr and Wilkinson,

Wilkinson's many blunders and trials,

and much more!

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Faithless Electors and the Electoral College | Episode #150 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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2017-12-13 15:22:38 UTC

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Faithless Electors and the Electoral College | Episode #150 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

The electoral college will soon cast their votes for who the president should be. Naturally, we thought it was time for a refresh on how they work, why they exist, and what happens if they decide to switch their vote.

Join us as we discuss...

the history of the electoral college,

how electors are chosen,

processes that the electors abide by,

example of faithless electors,

and much more!

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What does outer space have to do with presidents and politics? We're gonna tell you.

In this episode we talk about...

the Cold War and the Space Race,

USA losing the Space Race,

astronauts and the challenge to go to the moon from JFK,

the first 7 astronauts,

John Glenn - patriot,

politicians who have been to space,

and much more!

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Even though we think it's pretty cool that we can change the constitution, there are some real doozies that have been attempted. In this episode we talk about some of them!

Hear about...

an attempt to remove the office of President,

abolishing the Senate,

the United States of Earth,

getting rid of the Army and Navy,

and more!

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Our founding fathers were pretty smart dudes. Not only did they set up our entire government, they built in ways for us to change it if it needed to be changed. There have been nearly 12,000 proposed Constitutional amendments since the start of our country.

In today's episode we discuss...

exactly what an amendment is,

how an amendment can be passed,

the fact that there are amendments out there that were never ratified,

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

If you're like us, you've often wondered how the president gets away with pardoning people during their terms. Are all pardons the same? Does it get erased off of your permanent record after you're pardoned? Can you be pardoned for any crime?

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

Today we talk about everyone's favorite topic... gerrymandering! Okay, maybe it sounds a bit more like a guy you knew back in high school than a political maneuver - so we're going to tell you how it works.

Gerrymandering is a process where one (or multiple) political party adjusts the boundaries of a congressional district to better suit their party. Sounds illegal, doesn't it?

In this episode we're going to tell you...

where gerrymandering got its name,

how it can sometimes actually be a good thing,

if the Supreme Court has ever issued an opinion on it,

and much more!

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The Census | Episode #141 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The Census | Episode #141 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

Did you know that there are few things in the world that have more of an influence on our government than that census that is conducted every 10 years in the United States? It's true!

In this episode we talk about...

a census being in the Constitution,

fines for people who don't comply with the census,

how census data is used to configure representatives and districts,

the 72 year rule,

and much, much more!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

The election of 2016 just happened, and we're already talking about it! History is history after all. In this episode we talk about...

unpredictable polls,

Bernie Sanders and the independent vote,

Donald Trump challenges Hillary Clinton,

and much more!

In a time where everyone has an opinion, we do our best to just give you the facts!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

This week Jason and Ben riff on some ideas and facts about voter turnout and how it ebbs and flows. We talk about a variety of subjects such as...

How Wyoming and California are equal (sort of)

Who votes more - women or men?

Are votes from young people declining?

Does your neighborhood setting determine if you will go vote?

Should Election Day be a national holiday?

And lots more!

HEY! Election Day is next Tuesday. Get informed and go vote. SERIOUSLY! GO VOTE!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

October Surprises | Episode #137 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

October Surprises have had a name since the early 1970s, but they've been around for a lot longer than that! Sometimes they're intentional on the part of the opposing party. Other times, they're just the result of bad luck. Join us as we discuss a few outstanding ones!

Van Buren tries to expose election fraud,

Garfield can't remember if he wrote a letter about imigrants,

FDR loses the black vote and wins it back just as fast,

Nixon slides one by,

Reagan "lucks out" on the Iran hostage crisis,

W gets a DUI,

and several others!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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The United States Capital (and Capitol) | Episode #136 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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The United States Capital (and Capitol) | Episode #136 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

In this episode we discuss the amazing subject that is the history of the capital of the United States of America, as well as the actual building and city that has now become our Capitol! (We know... it can get confusing)

Join us to hear...

-The real first location of the capital

-Who designed the building?

-What are the different parts inside the building?

-How much does the Capitol Rotunda weigh?

-And More!

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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Jen Briney of Congressional Dish Podcast | Election College

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Jen Briney of Congressional Dish Podcast | Election College

In this supplemental episode, we’re talking to Jen Briney, host of Congressional Dish!

Jen has a degree from Loyola Marymount University and is the host of Congressional Dish. In December of 2010, Jen was watching C-SPAN when she realized that a congressman had attached an amendment to a government funding bill that had nothing to do with the bill itself! After that, she started researching and then podcasting - and the rest is history.

We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

President for a Day? | Episode #135 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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President for a Day? | Episode #135 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

What happens when a President's term expires and the newly elected President refuses to be sworn in because it's a Sunday?

In this episode we talk about David Rice Atchison, who may or may not have been President on March 4, 1849.

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In this episode we talk about the life of Andrew Johnson from his first run for President in 1824 and on to his time in the White House in 1828.

Andrew Jackson makes a run for the Presidency in 1824, gets the most popular votes, but not a majority. So, the House of Representatives votes in John Quincy Adams (with a little help from Henry Clay). The next three-and-a-half years, Andy Jack sets his sight on winning.

He does win in 1828–big time. But not without a cost. During the campaign his wife, Rachel, was accused of bigamy. She had been previously been married and it was later found out that her divorce had not yet been finalized when she married Jackson.

Jackson claimed that the stress from the campaign caused her death soon after the election (and before his inauguration). The president-elect blamed Henry Clay and the Adams campaign for her demise. He was quoted as saying, "I can and do forgive all my enemies. But those vile wretches who have slandered her must look to God for mercy."

We also discuss the mixed legacy of Andrew Johnson . . .

*The Trail of Tears

*His view of a national bank

*His government reforms

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Andrew Jackson - Born for a Storm (His Life - Part 1) | Episode #133 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

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Andrew Jackson - Born for a Storm (His Life - Part 1) | Episode #133 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

"I was born for a storm, and a calm does not suit me." – Andrew Jackson

From the beginning of his life, Andrew Jackson's life was anything but calm. In this episode we discuss:

*His father's death 3 weeks prior to his birth

*Was he born in North or South Carolina?

*At the age of 13, he was a courier during the Revolutionary War

*Two brothers died young

*Became an orphan at fourteen years of age

*If you're British, he hates you

*Becomes a saddle maker and studies law

*Moves west to what is now Tennessee

*Serves as Congressman, Senator, and Supreme Court Judge for Tennessee

*Plantation owner

*Slave owner

*Wars with Native Americans

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!